Rights groups warn torture, custodial deaths persist despite legal safeguards
Summary
At least 29 people have died in custody and 22 others allegedly tortured in Nepal since 2024, with human rights groups accusing the government of failing to prevent torture and ensure accountability.
Key Points
- At least 29 people have died in custody and 22 others allegedly tortured in Nepal since 2024, according to Amnesty International Nepal and Advocacy Forum-Nepal.
- Torture and cruel treatment persist in police custody, prisons, child correctional homes, and other detention facilities, reflecting deep failures in Nepal's justice system.
- Marginalised communities, including Indigenous and Dalit detainees, face disproportionate risks of torture and abuse due to entrenched discrimination.
- The organisations call for legal reforms, independent investigations, accountability, and reparations for victims, including those affected during the armed conflict.
